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Originally Posted by GrillMaster (Post 2930788)

Doubt it. That wasnt the case for my class. Granted it wasnt over a holiday, but half my class got CASS approved week one. Others had to wait a while because they were waiting on peoples past employers to respond to whatever PRIA requests and security stuff they gotta do.

Maybe they used to be like that but they were very upfront about our CASS approval when I went through. I cant recall who does it the background check, but the new hire instructors, mentors and training folks can look up and see if people are approved or not.

Well I’ll say this, IF they care about getting guys in CASS now, that’s a change of the past. Back in the day, none of us were processed into CASS until training was done. This wasn’t an ex employer background delay, it was a Spirit delay.

Ever try emailing pass travel or HR? Or other departments? Good luck on a timely reply; so that’s why I’m shocked that one department is concern with expedited anything down at the office

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Originally Posted by GrillMaster (Post 2930786)

CASS approval is partly based on your old employers responding to their requests. Not sure what they confirm but my guess is they confirm you are no longer an employee and that your old ID badge was surrendered when you quit, as well as PRIA info.
I got mine in week one over a year ago. Other people in my class got their cass near the end of training. There are a few airlines and other commercial operators that are notorious for being slow to respond when their employees quit. Many dont respond at all, and in that case there is a timeline that will have to be expired before they can proceed. Something like 90+ days.

This. Miramar isn’t out to get you. It’s all based on getting the responses back from your prior employers.

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Originally Posted by DNicolas (Post 2930743)

Read through this whole thread. Few questions.

Has the training improved since (2018) this thread started?

Still many failures?

Are there any former military Pilots that have gone through recently that can compare/ contrast?

Thanks,

D~

If you’re former military, depending on how long ago you went through a training course, you’ll find Spirit’s training easy.

That’s what I was thinking. In 20 years, I flew 4 different MWSs and too many Mil flying courses to count.

I’m thinking if you do your job and figure out what you need to know, Spirit gives you the time and materials to succeed.

Maybe those who failed prove there is a standard? Not every pilot is airline pilot material.........

Either way, good luck to all, keep your nose in the books (iPads?).....but wipe it clean every once in awhile.

D~

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Originally Posted by DNicolas (Post 2931110)

Exactly! The other thing is, don't worry about it being civilian training vs military training, you'll adapt quite quickly. Learning the material is the same regardless if you're mil or civ.

Where are the FPT training events held? Are they at FLL?
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Ldmaxx (Post 2931283)

Where are the FPT training events held? Are they at FLL?

Thanks!

FLL, MIA, MCO, DFW, and LAS

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I feel for those who don't get CASS/KCM quickly especially during holidays. I have mine 4 days into indoc. Don't know who's to blame or thank.

Going to training soon, besides the stated things to bring, any recommendations and/or things you wish you would have brought but didn’t? Thanks everyone